B1 anything that happens, especially something important or unusual:
B1 one of a set of races or competitions:
in the event UK
in the event of sth
C1 if something happens:
In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting.
in any event C1 UK also at all events
in either event
› in either of two situations:
in that event
More examples
- The summer fête will be the school's main fundraising event this year.
- The event got off to a shaky start with the stage lights failing in the first few minutes.
- Television camera crews broadcast the event all round the world.
- A committee has been set up to organize social events in the college.
- The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.
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